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this is going to be a very wham-bam-thank-you-mam sort of post, leaving for Queensland tonight, and have some last minute packing to do.

life has been hectic lately, i cant wait to unwind in the Gold Coast with T and S.
sun, sea and surf!

so i graduated from finishing school today. i m certified!
i m surprised not many people know what it is or have the wrong idea, maybe its not a big thing here in Melbourne, but if you have the time and money, its really something i recommend you try.

even though this course is quite basic, (its one week full-time as opposed to the 17 week full-time period it used to run) it covers enough for you to leave confident that you can project the image you want, and can carry yourself well in any social situation. it covers a lot of things rather briefly, but since its a life-time learning process that you can keep going back for, its really worth the effort. and the teachers are so nice, felt a bit of deja vu, like i was back in Lauriston.

Here s a small feel of a few of the days

dining settings and social etiquette
deportment (complete with runway!)

elocution: In Hartford, Hereford, and Hampshire, Hurricanes Hardly Happen!
grooming: hair and nails
day/evening makeup

anyway, it was fun and i'm glad i went.
though i am exhausted because at nights after finishing school, i ve been trying to hit up as many events as possible before i leave for Singapore.

Kookai Party on Chapel Street

the girls
the lady in blue is Danielle Vaugn, creative director for Kookai. And she is so lovely to talk to!
with Kookai store-owner Nat
major canape love! as usual.

Tony Bianco Party at Spencer Street DFO

Anthony Bianco (yes Tony's son) and Simone
the sale!
the party

this event was extra thrilling cause Paris Wells was there!


just met up with Wyn, Jou, Pea and Sylvia for dinner at Claypots
its a seafood restaurant on Barkly St, St Kilda
and the seafood is AMAZING. AND FRESH. AND MELT IN YOUR MOUTH
the king tiger prawns were as big as my hand.
and they had organic coke!

just dont order the 'Malay' style claypot, it wont taste authentic.
and go early as the place gets packed!


chilli crab
stingray

6/10 rating just cause the chilli crab and king prawns were splendid, and the other dishes average

i m feeling really lucky now, my friends spoil me so badly.
:)

okay i have so much more to say, but the clock is ticking and i dont want to be in Wet and Wild (!?!? who comes up with these names) and realise i forgot my bathers, so i m going to finish packing.

see you in a week!